Why great communication is hard How do you build a company culture in which employees actually work together, instead of against one another? Ask yourself the following: Do I see the big picture in my organization? Does my team? Do I encourage dissenting opinions and viewpoints? Do I reward employees for giving me authentic feedback, even if I don't agree with it? Do I demonstrate empathy, by taking employees' problems seriously--and actively helping them find solutions? Do I promote an environment that encourages growth, even if it means (at times) losing a great employee to another team, another department--or even another company? Article: This Email From Elon Musk to Tesla Employees Describes What Great Communication Looks Like